Subaru Legacy 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

 
Subaru Legacy
2001 - 2003
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol1.9 Diesel
Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.

Performance

Power: 156 HP130 HP
Torque: 223 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds11 seconds
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Legacy engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 87 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.96.5
Real fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 510 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle950 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway1140 km on highway
540 km with real consumption950 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.68 m
Width: 1.74 m1.75 m
Height: 1.58 m1.50 m
Subaru Legacy is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres450 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1646 litresno data
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Legacy has 78 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9802`130
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

average
Subaru Legacy has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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